

Erik shared 14 loving years of marriage with his wife, Claudette Vrana. He is survived by Claudette, his son Lee, his brother Chuck, and his father Charles, along with many relatives and friends who loved him dearly.
Erik attended Our Savior Lutheran School in Pomona, Valley Oak, and Golden West High School. He was known for his strong work ethic and dedication, spending 10 years as a meat cutter before building a 16-year career as an electrician at Cal Tech.
Erik lived life with energy and passion. He enjoyed football, track, swimming, and target shooting, and he was a talented drummer who played for his high school band, church, and the John Cardoza Band.
He will be deeply missed at family gatherings, birthdays, holidays, backyard barbecues, beach trips, and in those quiet moments that ended with an occasional beer after work.
Please join us in raising a glass to a fine man, a hard worker, for he is in a better place now. He will remain forever in our hearts.
Services will be held 4/10/2026, 12pm, at Visalia Public Cemetery, 1300 W. Goshen Ave, Visalia, California.
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